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Ballou

Oklahoma · 161 residents · 3.668 sq mi
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Ballou is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,734. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. The poverty rate of 26.1% is well above the national figure. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 43% more than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
85% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
161
+13%since 2000
from 142 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
44 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 39 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.4
−12%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
361171992813622000201020202024Ballou
2024161
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,734
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,321 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,183
+134%since 2000
from $15,859 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.1%
+73.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.1%
+26.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.187
+201%since 2010
from 0.062 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance13.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
85.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
14.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(105)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.6%(104)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other30.4%(49)
Diversity Score61%(98)
Diversity Score
61
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
+24.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+31.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
76.8%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.9%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 83.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
Female
38.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−64.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.1%
−10.7 ptssince 2012
from 18.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.4%
−82.6 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
64.2%
−35.8 ptssince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+24.4 ptssince 2016
from 75.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−23.0 ptssince 2016
from 23.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ballou, Oklahoma?

Ballou, Oklahoma has about 161 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ballou, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Ballou, Oklahoma earns about $92,734 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Ballou, Oklahoma?

About 24.8% of adults age 25 and over in Ballou, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ballou, Oklahoma?

About 26.1% of people in Ballou, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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